X-Bar Exterior Wood Shutters - Cedar - Set of 2

Dogberry Collections X Exterior Shutters are solid Cedar shutters featuring a bold X-brace design, sold in pairs, available in heights from 36″ to 84″, and available in a range of finishes. The X-pattern adds strong decorative structure to any exterior window and suits rustic, farmhouse, and mountain-home styles.

The X-brace is one of architecture's most confident decorative moves - diagonal boards crossing in the center of a panel, originally used to structurally stiffen large doors and gates. On the Dogberry Collections X Exterior Shutters, that bold geometry becomes a statement on the face of your home. Milled from Cedar and available in a range of finishes, these shutters are the strongest visual choice in our lineup - they read clearly from the street and give farmhouse, mountain, and craftsman exteriors the kind of character that photographs well and ages even better. Each pair is pre-finished and arrives ready to mount.

Key Features

• Solid Western Red Cedar - naturally rot-resistant exterior wood, no pressure treatment
• Bold X-brace design - diagonal crossbrace pattern for maximum visual impact
• Sold in pairs - one left, one right per order
• Available in a range of finishes
• 8 height options - 36″, 42″, 48″, 54″, 60″, 72″, 84″
• 14″ wide per panel — each shutter is 14 inches wide
• Pre-finished and ready to mount
• Mounting hardware included

Size Options (per pair)

Finish Options

Available in a range of finishes. See the color selector above for current options.

Why Cedar?

• Natural resistance to rot, insects, and moisture - built-in without chemical treatment
• Lightweight for exterior wood - less hardware stress, easier installation
• Excellent paint and stain adhesion for long-lasting exterior finishes
• Dimensionally stable through seasonal weather changes

Common Questions

Does the X-brace add structural strength, or is it purely decorative?
On these shutters the X-brace is decorative rather than structural, since the shutters aren't operable - but the design references the historical practice of using diagonal braces to stiffen large wood doors and gates.

What home styles pair best with X-brace shutters?
Farmhouse, mountain lodge, and rustic craftsman exteriors are the most common pairings, since the bold diagonal pattern suits heavier timber and stone facades.

How is X-Bar different from Z-Bar?
X-Bar uses two diagonal braces crossing in the center of the panel. Z-Bar uses a single diagonal brace running corner to corner, framed by horizontal top and bottom rails - a more traditional barn-door motif.

What's Included

• 2 solid Cedar X Exterior shutters (left & right, your selected height)
• Exterior mounting hardware
• Installation instructions

Installation

Mount to siding on either side of the window frame with the included hardware. Browse the full Wood Shutters collection to compare the X Exterior, Z Exterior, Horizontal Slat, and Board & Batten designs side by side.